Studio Sacramento

Original Broadcast Date: 1/27/2017. Some cancer patients and their families in the Sacramento area are taking a holistic approach of mind-body therapies as a complement to traditional cancer treatments. Cancer survivor Kristen Cruz Allen and the founder of Wellness Within Patti Brown join host Scott Syphax to talk about improving health outcomes.

Original Broadcast Date: 1/13/2017. Founded in 1977, the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission has supported and advanced the arts in Sacramento County for 40 years. Former Sacramento Mayor Phil Isenberg and former chair of the commission Susan Willoughby join host Scott Syphax to share their perspective on the history and impact of the commission.

Original Broadcast Date: 12/23/2016. In 1990, the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act was passed into law to address the unique needs of people with disabilities. How well has the promise of the ADA been realized? Two Sacramento State students, Shaina Ghuraya and Cy Lugo, were profiled in a recent short documentary about students with disabilities. The film was also produced by Ghuraya. They join host Scott Syphax to share their stories.

Original Broadcast Date: 12/16/2017. In their lifetime, more than 1 in 3 women in America will be traumatized by rape, physical violence, or stalking. Elder abuse will affect 1 in 10 Americans aged 60-plus. The Family Justice Center exists for families and individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking. Former Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully and Family Justice Center Executive Director Reverend Faith Whitmore join host Scott Syphax to discuss the prevalence of domestic violence and what can be done to protect those in crisis.

Original Broadcast Date: 11/18/2016. American Leadership Forum board chair Nancy Brodovsky and former board chair Larry Garcia join host Scott Syphax to share their perspectives on leadership and the organization.

Original Broadcast Date: 11/4/2016. “Ask Joey” in the Sacramento News and Review has provided advice to readers for 20 years. Joey Garcia joins host Scott Syphax to share her story and lessons learned.

Original Broadcast Date: 1/20/2017. Implicit or unconscious bias are the attitudes or stereotypes that can affect our understandings, actions and decisions without us even realizing it. In order to create greater understanding, the American Leadership Forum is exploring the issue through conversation. Two senior fellows, Bill Kennedy and Cassandra Pye, join host Scott Syphax to discuss the initiative and the tough but illuminating conversations.